Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Lessons 1-5
50 words
50
Grammar
9th Grade
10/15/2009

Additional Grammar Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
Archaic
Definition
No longer used
Term
Argot
Definition
The informal specialized vocabulary or expression of a particular group
Term
Connotation
Definition
Ideas or meanings suggested by a word
Term
Denotation
Definition
The most direct or specific meaning of a word
Term
Idiom
Definition
A non literal expression
Term
Jargon
Definition
A specialized vocabulary opf a specific trade
Term
Pidgin
Definition
A simplified form of speech developed from two or more languages
Term
Semantics
Definition
The study of word and meaning interpretation
Term
Standard
Definition
Conforming to the established language used by educated speakers
Term
Vernacular
Definition
Everyday language
Term
Atlas
Definition
A book or bound collection of maps
Term
Epicure
Definition
A person with refined taste
Term
Galvanize
Definition
To spur
Term
Jovial
Definition
Jolly
Term
Nemesis
Definition
An opponent that cannot be defeated
Term
Pyrrhic Victory
Definition
A victory that is offset by staggering losses
Term
Quixotic
Definition
Dedicated to unreachable goals
Term
Saturnine
Definition
Gloomy and sullen
Term
Sisyphean
Definition
Requires endless effort
Term
Solecism
Definition
A nonstandard use or improper use of language
Term
Behold
Definition
To gaze or look upon
Term
Discerment
Definition
Excellent judgment and insight
Term
Envision
Definition
To imagine
Term
Forsee
Definition
To
Term
Foresee
Definition
To see or know ahead of time
Term
Gape
Definition
To stare in amazement often with mouth wide open
Term
Impressionistic
Definition
Describing a highly personal, individual response to experience
Term
Myopia
Definition
Lack of planning for the future
Term
Perceptive
Definition
Marked by understanding or awareness; sharp
Term
Premonition
Definition
An advanced warning
Term
Subliminal
Definition
Not detectable but able to bring out a response
Term
Cessation
Definition
A halt
Term
Commence
Definition
To begin
Term
Deter
Definition
To prevent or discourage from acting
Term
Hamper
Definition
To limit
Term
Obstruction
Definition
An obstacle
Term
Preclude
Definition
To prevent
Term
Procrastinate
Definition
To delay
Term
Scuttle
Definition
To scurry
Term
Subside
Definition
To sink to a lower or more normal level
Term
Thwart
Definition
To prevent from taking place
Term
Apologist
Definition
A person who speaks in defense of a person or idea
Term
Dissuade
Definition
To discourage from doing something
Term
Dupe
Definition
To take advantage of people by tricking or fooling them
Term
Fallacy
Definition
A false belief
Term
Imply
Definition
To hint
Term
Indisputable
Definition
Certain
Term
Infer
Definition
To draw a conclusion from evidence
Term
Red Herring
Definition
Something that draws attention away from the main issue
Term
Refute
Definition
To prove to be false or invalid
Supporting users have an ad free experience!